Fire reported near Grizzly Creek State Park

A wildland fire in Root Creek, south of Highway 36 and the Van Duzen River near Grizzly Creek State Park burned in heavy timber Tuesday, according to a CalFire press release. CalFire assigned a helicopter, air-tactical fixed wing, air tankers, bulldozer, three hand crews, and six fire engines to battle the blaze. The fire, reported by a CalFire aircraft at about 3:10 p.m., burned an estimated 2.5 acres. No structures were reported threatened. Containment was expected Tuesday night. The fire is under investigation.